TL;DR: What Should You Do After a Positive HIV Test? If you receive a positive HIV test result, take a moment to breathe and remind yourself that HIV is treatable. The next step is to connect with an HIV care provider and start antiretroviral therapy (ART) as early as possible. Treatment helps protect your […]
TL;DR: Understanding Your HIV Window Period The HIV window period is the amount of time between a possible HIV exposure and when a test can accurately detect the virus in your body. If you test too early, you could receive a negative result even though your body hasn’t yet produced enough markers for the test […]
TL;DR: What Happens During a Rapid HIV Test? A rapid HIV test appointment usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes, although the actual test only takes a few seconds. Testing may involve a quick finger prick or an oral swab, and results are often ready within 15 minutes. A negative result means HIV wasn’t detected […]
